38562 Zip Code Profile

38562 is a sparsely populated, suburban zip code in Gainesboro, Tennessee. Median household income here ($26,515) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is primarily white, older, and mostly married couples. Housing prices here (average $88,900) are fairly typical for the Cookeville area.

The average family income here is $39,372/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 38562 is $32,332.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 38562 earn an average of $25,772/year. Women earn only $16,428/year.

2,673 people in 38562 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 38562? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 27.3 minutes.

The median age here is 45. There are 3,233 men and 3,321 women. The median age for men is 44 while for women the median age is 46.

To give you a sense of the community, 3,872 people (out of the 6,554 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 2,970 homes, and 123 businesses every day. 46 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

38562 Zip code is located in the Central time zone at 36 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Mosul, Iraq!) and -86 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 691 feet above sea levell.

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• Cookeville Farmers Market
• Harbor Pointe
• Livingston-Overton County Farmers Market

• Macon County Farmers Market
• Smith County Fruit & Vegetable Association F M
• The Overton County Community

• Demographics

• Total Population: 6,554
• White Population: 6,490
• Black Population: 27
• Hispanic Population: 76
• Asian Population: 12
• Hawaiian Population: 3
• Indian Population: 62
• Male Population: 3,233
• Female Population: 3,321
• Median Age: 45
• Median Age of Males: 44
• Median Age of Females: 46

• Geography

• Region: South
• Division: East South Central
• State: Tennessee
• CBSA Type: Micropolitan
• CBSA Name: Cookeville TN
• County: Jackson
• City: Gainesboro
• Longitude: -85.7
• Latitude: 36.4
• Elevation: 691 feet above sea levele
• Area code: 931

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 2,646
• Drive alone: 2,203
• Carpool: 375
• Public transit: 7
• Ride bikes or walk: 46


• Average commute time: 27.3 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 60
•    5 - 9: 321
•    10 - 14: 405
•    15 - 19: 498
•    20 - 24: 226
•    25 - 29: 225
•    30 - 34: 344
•    35 - 39: 107
•    40 - 44: 57
•    45 - 59: 147
•    60 - 89: 84
•    90 plus: 172

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $88,900
• Average Annual Household Income: $32,824
• Businesses: 65
• Employees: 643
• Annual Payroll: $19,046,000
• Average Family Income: $39,372
• Median Family Income: $26,515
• Average Income for Men: $25,772
• Average Income for Women: $16,428

• The Politics

• Congressional District: 06
• Congressional District Land Area: 5480.0
• Sr Senator: Lamar Alexander (R)
• Jr Senator: Bob Corker (R)
• US House Representative: Diane Black (R)

• Other Stuff

• County FIPS Code: 087
• State FIPS Code: 47

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View all schools in Gainesboro

Primary Schools

Gainesboro Elementary School

611 Main St

Gainesboro, TN 38562

(931) 268-9775

Middle Schools

Jackson County Middle School

170 Blue Devil La

Gainesboro, TN 38562

(931) 268-9729

High Schools

Jackson County High School

190 Blue Devil Ln

Gainesboro, TN 38562

(931) 268-9771